MORE HANDWRITING

By around two and a half, most children start making different marks when they think they are writing compared to when they are drawing. Nobody teaches them this. It is the foundation for everything that comes next in their writing development.

Most parents cannot spot it. But our AI-powered tool can.

Join Yvette Reinfor – former Honorary Secretary of the National Handwriting Association – for a relaxed Friday morning session where you and your toddler will do four simple mark-making tasks with crayons and paper. You photograph the samples on your phone, upload them, and receive a personalised PDF report by email before you leave.

Your child should be able to hold a crayon and follow simple requests like "draw me a picture."

What you get: a personalised Early Writing Starter report (usually £20) showing your child's developmental stage with activity ideas for their next steps.

Tea, coffee, biscuits and cordial for children provided. We supply all materials – just bring your child and your phone.

£5 per family. Friday 24 April, 11am–12pm, Beyond The Bower, Old Street.